The family of Maryland Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin is mourning the death of their 25-year-old son Tommy on New Year’s Eve.
Tommy Bloom Raskin was an Amherst College graduate and Harvard Law School student. He is survived by his parents Jamie and Sarah and his two sisters Hannah and Tabitha.
The family did not reveal Tommy’s cause of death but said that it left the family “devastated and demolished.”
“Tommy was pure magic. His brilliance and compassion knew no bounds,” a statement by the family said.
“He passionately loved his family, friends, and animals, and was devoted to the cause of the global poor.”
“The family is grateful for the outpouring of support and love from neighbors, constituents, and friends but asks everyone to observe strict COVID-19 protocols during this time of grief.”
Maryland Congressman Raskin was first elected in 2015 to represent the state’s eighth district. Governor Larry Hogan and his wife Yumi expressed their sympathies and condolences to the Raskins.
So did Howard County Executive Calvin Ball: “Tonight, our thoughts and sympathies are with my friend Representative Jamie Raskin and his wife, former Deputy Secretary of Treasury, Sarah Bloom Raskin, and the Raskin family over the loss of their son, brother, and beloved Thomas Bloom Raskin.”
“Losing a child is an unthinkable tragedy and on behalf of the Howard County residents, our prayers are with the Raskin family as we wish them strength over the days, weeks, and years ahead to overcome such a devastating loss.”
